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CORE COURSES
Complete at least 15 credits from the following courses:
PACS-105 Introduction to Conflict Resolution
3 CreditsS, WK-SIPrerequisite or Corequisite: FYC-101
PACS-108 Mediation
1-3 CreditsS
PACS-110 Introduction to Peace & Conflict Studies
3 CreditsI,SWGH2Prerequisite or corequisite: FYC or CWS
CM-131 Interpersonal Communication
4 CreditsWK-SIPrerequisite: FYC-101
CM-132 Message Analysis
3 CreditsH, CS
CM-133 Mass Media and Society
3 CreditsH, CS
CM-210 Race and Language in the United States
3 CreditsSW-US
SKILLS / METHODS COURSES
Complete at least 12 credits from the following courses:
CM-200 Art of Public Speaking
3 CreditsCS, HPrerequisites: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing.
CM-220 Group Communication
4 CreditsH, CS, SW-LEPrerequisite: CM-130 or CM-132 or CM-133. Pre- or Co-Requisite: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109.
CM-300 Professional Presentations
3 CreditsCS, HPrerequisites: CM200.
CM-310 Understanding Health Inequity
3 CreditsS, WK-SIPre-Req or Co-Req: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109
CM-330 Media Analysis
3 CreditsH, CW, CSPrerequisites: CM132 or CM133.
PEACE AND CONFLICT AND COMMUNICATION COURSES
Complete 17-18 credits from the designated subject areas below:
CM-299 Special Topics
1-4 Credits Prerequisites vary by topic.
CM-340 Intercultural Communication
3 CreditsH, I, SW-GEPrerequisite or Corequisite: FYC-101
CM-365 Organizational Communication
3 CreditsH, S, CWPrerequisites: CM130 and CM230 and CM220.
CM-399 Special Topics
1-4 Credits Prerequisites vary by topic.
CM-405A Women, Work & Identity
3 CreditsSPrerequisites: CM130 or CM230 or CM220 or CM365 or permission of the instructor.
CM-420E Digital Storytelling
3 CreditsH, F, CTDHPrerequisites: CM133 or 1 of the following courses, CM290 or IT110 or AR404.
CM-499 Special Topics
1-4 Credits Prerequisites vary by topic.
PACS-299 Special Topics
1-4 Credits Prerequisites vary with topics.
PACS-305 Gender and Conflict
3 CreditsS,I,CW,SW-ERPrerequisite: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109
PACS-308 Nonviolence and Social Justice
3 CreditsS,H,CW,SW-USPrerequisite: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109.
EB-379 Bargaining and Conflict Management
3 CreditsS,CSPrerequisite: EB202 or PACS202.
PACS-399 Special Topics
1-4 Credits Prerequisites vary by title.
PACS-499 Special Topics
1-4 CreditsPrerequisites vary by title.
CAPSTONE / EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Complete one of the following options below (at least 3-4 credits). A capstone in History, Economics or Politics may be substituted in consultation with POE advisor.
OPTION 1:
Complete one of the following combinations - PACS-455/455B or CM-497/498:
PACS-455 PACS Honors Thesis I
3-6 CreditsHPrerequisite: Senior standing, PACS105 and PACS110 and a minimum of 4 200+ level PACS courses.
PACS-455B PACS Honors Thesis II
3-6 CreditsSPrerequisite is Senior standing. PACS105 and PACS110 and a minimum of 4 200+ level PACS courses.
CM-497 Senior Thesis Seminar
3-6 CreditsH, CSStudents must have Senior standing and a POE in Communication.
CM-498 Senior Thesis Research
3-6 CreditsH, CSStudents must have Senior standing and have a POE in Communication. Prerequisite: CM-497.
OPTION 2:
Complete one of the following combinations - PACS-490/495 or CM-490/495:
PACS-490 Peace & Conflict Studies Internship
2-9 CreditsICorequisite: PACS 495. Prerequisite: Permission and Jr. or Sr. Standing.
PACS-495 PACS Intern.Res.Sem.
2-6 CreditsIPrerequisite: PACS110 and permission. Corequisite: PACS490.
CM-490 Communication Internship
2-9 Credits Corequisite: CM495. Prerequisite: Communication core and Jr. or Sr. standing.
CM-495 Communication Internship Research
2-6 CreditsHCorequisite: CM490. Prerequisite: Communication core and Jr. or Sr. standing.
In addition we recommend that students choose a secondary emphasis developing greater depth in a particular area of interest. For example students interested in group dynamics would focus in sociology or social work, students with an interest in individual behaviors and choices would add psychology, an interest in political change would suggest politics courses.
POE Credit Total = 48
Students must complete at least 18 credits at the 300/400-level. Any course exception must be approved by the advisor and/or department chair.